Stanley and Von Essen to Star in Xanadu Tour
by Robert Diamond - Sep 22, 2008
Casting is announced for the anticipated Chicago and Midwest premiere of the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. Performances are scheduled to begin January 16, 2009 and individual tickets are now on sale.
'Tell Me On A Sunday' extends at Bailiwick to Sept 26th
by Steve Leary - Sep 4, 2008
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical TELL ME ON A SUNDAY, receiving it's Chicago premiere in the Bailiwick Repertory Studio Theater, has been extended to September 26. This one-woman tour de force chronicles the journey of Emma, a free-spirited British hat designer making a new home in New York. Completely sung through, it's a powerful tour-de-force for Chicago actress Harmony France.
Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2008
Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.
Photo Flash: Once On This Island at Freud Playhouse
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008
Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3. Bradley Rapier, founder of the Groovaloos, choreographs and Darryl Archibald is the music director. Reprise Theater Company is led by Artistic Director Jason Alexander and Producing Director Susan Dietz.
Creel, DeGarmo, Henry, Leung and More Join GODSPELL Cast; Previews Begin September 29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008
Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and 'American Idol' finalist Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray) will star in the new Broadway production of GODSPELL. The first Broadway revival of the landmark rock musical will officially open on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Previews will begin on Monday, September 29, 2008.
Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2008
Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.
'Gutenberg! The Musical' to Make Chicago Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008
The critically acclaimed musical comedy by Scott Brown and Anthony King, 'Gutenberg! The Musical' will make its Chicago premiere at The Royal George Theatre on June 19.
Charm City Call Board: April 8 - 14
by James Howard - Apr 8, 2008
NEW THIS WEEK! Audition notices! New Theatre Company Offers Open House! New shows at FPCT, LMP, and the Theatre Project! More!!
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Appear on American Idol
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2008
Announced during tonight's live broadcast, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber will appear along for one of the hit TV show theme weeks. Other mentors/stars scheduled to appear on other weeks will be Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey and Neil Diamond.
Photo Flash: 'Jersey Boys' Opens in West End March 18
by BWW - Jan 17, 2008
Casting has been announced for the London production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award award-winning Broadway musical. The show will open in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on Tuesday March 18, 2008, following previews from February 28, 2008. The London cast will be headed by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli, Stephen Ashfield as Bob Gaudio, Glenn Carter as Tommy DeVito and Philip Bulcock as Nick Massi.
Cudia, Ford & Mills Headline 'Phantom' Chicago Engagement
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2007
The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited ten-week holiday engagement running Wednesday, October 31 through Saturday, January 5, 2008. Starring John Cudia (Phantom), Sara Jean Ford (Christine), Greg Mills (Raoul).
Broadway and West End Swap 'Les Mis' Valjeans, Oct.22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2007
The Cameron Mackintosh Broadway and London productions of Les Miserables will swap Jean Valjeans this fall. John Owen-Jones, currently playing Valjean in Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre in the West End, will make his Broadway debut in the role beginning October 23 at the Broadhurst Theatre, while on October 22 Drew Sarich, currently playing Valjean on Broadway, will make his West End debut.
Gary Mauer to Play Three Weeks as Bway's Phantom
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2007
Beginning Monday, April 30, Gary Mauer will step into the title role of The Phantom of the Opera- the longest-running show in Broadway history - for three weeks at The Majestic Theatre
'How Lucky Can You Get?' 4 of Broadway's Best to Tour Europe with Streisand
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2007
It was announced earlier today that the much 'rumored about' European concert tour of the star became 'official.' Talk of this trans-Atlantic tour had been circulating ever since Streisand's enormously successful 2006 concert tour ended. The other rumor that's been buzzing, mostly among the Broadway community, and as far as L.A., was that four Broadway actor/singers would be going with her. We've spoken to them all...
Brian Charles Rooney Performs at the Zipper, April 30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2007
Brian Charles Rooney, who made his Broadway debut last season as the fabled 'Lucy Brown' in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera, will perform his first New York solo show on April 30
Past Winner Ken Page Hosts St. Louis Kline Awards March 26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2007
Seventeen St. Louis theater companies are represented in the nominations for the second annual Kevin Kline Awards. Thirty-seven plays and musicals produced in the St. Louis area during 2006 now share 115 nominations in 22 different categories for the coveted award. The nominations were announced on KWMU-FM's 'Cityscape' on January 19.
Photo Coverage: In Our Time Gypsy Robe Event
by Walter McBride - Mar 13, 2007
A press rehearsal was recently held for 'The Gypsy Robe - In Our Time,' which was presented by Actors' Equity on Monday, February 12, 2007 at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium.
Photo Coverage: Christian Hoff Audio Book Party
by Linda Lenzi - Feb 19, 2007
Christian Hoff, who won a 2006 Tony Award (Best Featured Actor) for his role as Tommy DeVito in the hit musical Jersey Boys, set a Guinness World Record for his work on the audio book Tell Me How You Love The Picture, a Hollywood memoir written by Academy Award-nominee Edward S. Feldman.
Grey, Henshall, Crivello, Etc. Set for 5/6 London Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2007
For the first time Tony and Academy Award Winner and Broadway legend Joel Grey will be headlining at The Night of 1000 Voices. He will be joined by the current Phantom in Las Vegas, Anthony Crivello, Tony Award Winner for his performance in Kiss of The Spiderwoman, Ruthie Henshall and members of the Cast of Avenue Q and special guests. This exciting and exclusive performance will introduced by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Queen, Myleene Klass and will be for the benefit of The National Artistic Society.